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March, and now we need to implement those changes and advance our industry and our association,” he says. “Knowing that this board is already up to speed on the issues facing us means we have that much more time to work.” Schlaefli also sees the benefit of having
no changes to the board this year. “I am ecstatic that Brian and Rick were reelected. Both are veterans of the Executive Committee, are acutely in tune with our strategies and challenges, and will once again serve in an executive capacity this year. Having Paul join the Executive Committee represents a
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tremendous addition as well. Having that familiarity in place at this time—just after a major rebrand—allows us to continue the strategic journey into the future of vertical aviation.” Schlaefli is proud of the work VAI board members put into their efforts to help the industry. “Service on the VAI Board of Directors is an important mechanism in my efforts to give back to the industry and work on behalf of our membership by pro- viding services and support that will directly impact their operations,” Schlaefli says. “I have been fortunate to have men- tors from every industry sector. The underlying consistent message from all of them has been clear—find ways to give back and move our industry forward for the good of all.”
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years, Summers was widely recognized for his tireless efforts to improve and sup- port all aspects of the rotorcraft industry. In recognition of her unwavering support for her late husband, Zhilin Summers was the inaugural recipient of the Harold Summers Legacy Award at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California.
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